Bill > SB1393

This bill modifies the process for transferring state lands to the School Facilities Authority (SFA) by requiring consultation with the Department of Education (DOE) and other impacted departments or agencies before any land transfer or lease. Specifically, the bill mandates that the SFA must engage in a collaborative consultation process with the department controlling the identified lands before seeking to acquire them, ensuring that the transfer aligns with the operational and strategic goals of the transferring agency. The bill removes the previous requirement that the DOE must automatically transfer land titles upon the SFA's request, instead establishing a more cooperative approach where both parties must agree on the terms of any land transfer. The legislative findings emphasize the importance of preventing unintentional disruptions to the DOE's primary mission of student learning and achievement, and promoting a more transparent and balanced approach to state land management. The bill will take effect on July 1, 3000, though this is likely a placeholder date typically used in draft legislation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1393&year=2026